The crash was reported around 9 a.m. along westbound Route 40 where it intersects with Belvedere Road in North East.

Maryland State Police told 11 News that the two victims were construction workers who had been setting up cones in the left lane of the roadway in a clearly marked construction zone when they were struck by someone driving a Ford Focus.

"He was in the right lane and, for unknown reasons, he veered into the left lane after passing or entering into the work zone area," Maryland State Police Lt. Stephen Konold said.

Both workers were pronounced dead at the scene. State police identified the men as Luis E. Tadeo, 42, of Bowie, and Victor D. Jackson, 41, of Washington.

"The whole front end (of the car was) smashed up and the window was smashed. It looked like someone hit it with a baseball bat twice," said Kim Grasher, a witness.

Investigators said the driver, who was not immediately identified, refused medical treatment and was questioned at a State Police barrack before being released with charges pending. The man was not injured.

It was not immediately known why the car veered into the construction zone, and speed was not immediately determined, police said.

Westbound Route 40 was shut down in that area for a few hours during the investigation. The road was reopened by 12:45 p.m.

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